Miral Destinations CEO, ET TravelWorld
Liam Findlay, CEO, Miral Destinations Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, is charging ahead in its pursuit of becoming a globally recognised tourism capital, recording over 38…
Philippines Offers 14-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Tourists, ET TravelWorld
Image credit: iStock-985553596 In a significant move to boost tourism from India, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines has officially announced a 14-day visa-free entry scheme for…
The Leela Raises ₹1,575 Crore from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO Launch, ET TravelWorld
Brookfield-owned The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts (Schloss Bangalore Limited) has mobilised INR 1,575 crore ahead of its forthcoming initial public offering through an anchor allotment to 47 institutional investors.…
India Tops International Spending for 2024, ET TravelWorld
Image credit – iStock-1630590620 DC recorded an unprecedented 27.2 million visitors in 2024, up by 5 per cent from the previous year, according to new data released by Destination DC…
FY25 sees Rs 7,258 cr profit & leap into long-haul ops, ET TravelWorld
In a landmark week for India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo has made bold moves to cement its place as a global aviation player. The airline announced the launch…
Britain sets sight on £1 bn from Indian tourists’ spending by 2026, taps into screen tourism to broaden horizons, ET TravelWorld
Visit Britain CEO Patricia Yates In an ambitious and culturally compelling move to woo Indian travellers, VisitBritain has launched its latest global tourism initiative, ‘Starring GREAT Britain’, positioning film and…
US announces visa restrictions on travel agencies based in India facilitating illegal immigration, ET TravelWorld
The US on Monday said that it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration” to the United…
Indian students abroad can now get insurance cover for visa cancellations and job loss, ET TravelWorld
Image credit – iStock-1345632232 In a significant move to support Indian students studying abroad, insurance companies in India have introduced travel policies that offer coverage for visa revocation, job loss,…
TAAI mobilises national campaign to boost tourism in J&K post-unrest, ET TravelWorld
In a powerful display of solidarity with the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has launched a nationwide tourism revival campaign titled “Let’s Visit…
Major Indian airports cut ties with Celebi following security clearance revocation, ET TravelWorld
Picture used for representation only. In a swift and coordinated response to the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security’s (BCAS) recent directive, some of India’s leading airports — including Delhi, Mumbai,…